
In the Thursday, July 8 issue
Fourth weekend events enjoyed by many
Ripley County celebrated the Fourth of July in style this year. From Thursday night when the first music hit the air waves at Batesville with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra bringing their style to the last blast on Sunday, Independence Day was cel …
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Tracy McKittrick STUDENT CORRESPONDENT The 2021 Ripley County 4-H Fair is kicking off on Sunday, July 18 and concluding on Saturday, July 24. Sunday will see the official opening of the fair at 6 p.m. on the free stage by Shelter #2. Here, the announce …
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Milan Schools introduce teachers
Milan Community Schools Superintendent Jane Rogers introduced new teachers to the school board at their June meeting. Erin Wuestefeld will fill the Special Education teaching vacancy at the intermediate school with Taylor Mann approved to teach math. Melinda McMullin was hired as a one-to-one paraprofessional at the elementary school with Alayanna Lawrence to fill the full-time preschool assistant position.

Independence Day celebrated
A crowd gathered on Sunday for the Milan Lions Club Annual Fourth of July Parade where several entries made the parade one of the best.
Bryantsburg Camp having services
Bryantsburg Holiness Camp is going on this week with services daily at 7 p.m. The evangelist for the week is Rev. Bennie Durr with Dennis and Brenda Barrick bringing the message in song. The event will continue this week through Sunday when the service will be held at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to these services that will continue through Sunday, July 11.